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Link Results for Georgia

Other Federal Programs

• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools - The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.

State Regulations

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Rules and Proposed Rules
• Georgia: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Current and Proposed AFO Regulations - Links to current and proposed state and federal regulations for AFOs.

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Georgia Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Livestock/Poultry Field Forces - Enforce statutes and regulations including those governing carcass disposal and improper disposal of animal waste.
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division - Information on rules and laws, plans to implement environmental rules, outreach, the regulated community, forms, and enforcement that may be relevant to AFOs.
• Georgia Natural Resources Conservation Service, Technical Support Team - Animal Feeding Operations

Nutrient Management

• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools - The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.
• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) - The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.
• University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) - The University of Georgia AWARE CNMP web site provides online information about CNMPs and CNMP tools, a CNMP template available in HTML, Microsoft Word and PDF formats, tools for creating maps for CNMPs, and Georgia's P index.

Best Management Practices and Controls

• Georgia: Fort Valley State University, Cooperative Extension - The program emphasizes small/family farmers, part-time farmers, and home gardeners as primary clientele. Specific areas covered include: small/family farm enterprise identification and selection; management practices; farm structures; and soil and water conservation.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Georgia: Fort Valley State University, College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs - Provides links to information on its graduate program in Animal Science and various undergraduate programs, agricultural research, and the Cooperative Extension.
• Georgia: Fort Valley State University, Cooperative Extension - The program emphasizes small/family farmers, part-time farmers, and home gardeners as primary clientele. Specific areas covered include: small/family farm enterprise identification and selection; management practices; farm structures; and soil and water conservation.
• Georgia: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Current and Proposed AFO Regulations - Links to current and proposed state and federal regulations for AFOs.
• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools - The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.
• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) - The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.
• Georgia: University of Georgia, Engineering Extensions - Has programs that focus on sustainable agriculture, animal waste management, and poultry housing ventilation engineering.

Research

• Georgia: Fort Valley State University, College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs - Provides links to information on its graduate program in Animal Science and various undergraduate programs, agricultural research, and the Cooperative Extension.
• Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) - The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.

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Link Categories

• EPA Programs - Provides links to specific EPA programs and initiatives related to Animal Feeding Operations.
• Other Federal Programs - Links to programs at USDA, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies.
• State Regulations - Links to state AFO/CAFO regulations and requirements.
• State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications - Links to state AFO/CAFO web sites, state agricultural web sites, example general and individual CAFO permits, fact sheets, inspection forms, guidance, and compliance assistance publications
• Nutrient Management - Information and tools to help develop nutrient management plans, including state technical standards.
• Livestock and Trade Associations - Links to trade associations involved with the livestock industry.
• Best Management Practices and Controls - Links to web site and documents highlighting best management practices related to controlling discharges from AFOs/CAFOs.
• Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities - Links to land grant universities, extensions, and other universities conducting agricultural research and providing assistance to the agricultural community.
• Research - Links to research projects and papers developed by universities and other institutions.
• Funding - Funding options for AFOs/CAFOs, including federal funding programs.
• Environmental Issues - Links to information about water quality, air quality, public health, and energy issues associated with AFOs/CAFOs.

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